Description:
Hardy and evergreen, this Japanese honeysuckle has masses of fantastically fragrant, tubular, white flowers maturing to yellow from April to September and this changing colour can give it a beautiful two-tone appearance.The flowers fade to golden-yellow, followed in hot summers by small, purple-black berries which the birds enjoy.This long flowering honeysuckle is easy to grow and the attractive fresh greeen foliage provides all-year cover for a pergola, arch or a boundary wall. The plant is happy in sun or partial shade. This climbing plant looks stunning when planted alongside Clematis Polish Spirit or Clematis Gypsy Queen, alternatively try planting this fragrant honeysuckle with Buddleja Nanho Purple. Ancient folklore believes that if a honeysuckle climbing plant grows around the entrance to the home it prevents goblins and witches from entering, and is said to bring good fortune. In many parts of the world honeysuckles have often been a symbol of affection and devotion. In Victorian times, however, young ladies were forbidden from selecting honeysuckles to use as cut flowers because they were considered to have too luscioius a scent which would cause them to have dreams which were far too risqué!

Specifications:

Size of plants supplied : 9cm pot grown and posted WITH pot so root system is protected

Height of plants supplied : from bottom of pot to top of foliage approx 30cm plus

Position: full sun or partial shade. Also grows quite well in full shade, although it won't flower as much

Soil: humus-rich, moist, well drained soil or multi-purpose compost and feed well

Growth rate: quick-growing. Height: (5 years) 2.5 m, Spread 1.5 m

Flowering period: April to September

Flower colour: white ageing to golden-yellow

Hardiness: fully hardy

Other features: quick growing all year cover.

PRUNING: Evergreen so only needs a tidy and any weak or damaged stems removed mid-March. Secure any remaining stems to trellises if provided. For a detailed guide to planting and pruning visit www.climbingplantsdirect.com and view the climbing plant care guide

FEEDING: we recommend 'Tomorite' normal strength diluted weekly from May to September